Mayberry Powerpoint and Wyatt Earp

Well folks I did my first PowerPoint 45 minute Mayberry presentation at a neighboring church and it went off with only one little glitch. I couldn't get the volume very loud on my clip of Barney reciting the preamble to the constitution. I am wondering if it would help if I used thicker wires

Did Andy own his own car?

The only one we know of was an old Model A that he mentions to Peggy in Andy's Rich Girlfriend.  He tells the story of how he and Barney once set out for New Orleans, but the car broke down at De Queen Junction and he sold it for $12.  Why they were travelling from Mayberry to New Orleans by

laugh track, floyd

Just watched Opie the Birdman and was puzzled over the fact that the entire episode was lacking a laugh track, even prior to Opie's tragic killing of the mama bird. The beginning scene in the courthouse had a comical interchange where Barney cautioned Opie not to stick his tongue out, then does

The Economy

Watching some analyst the other day talking about the economy. His comment concerning what the average investor with money in 401s or IRAs should do: They should quit watching the news and watch The Andy Griffith Show. I certainly can't argue with such sage advice. dan